"I'll take you back!"
With practiced ease, Ye Tian reached out and took Cai'er's soft hand.
It felt slightly cool to the touch, yet its softness was especially pleasant.
"Mm!"
Cai'er gave a soft hum through her nose and nodded slightly without resisting.
"Cai'er, you should be competing tomorrow, right?"
As they walked, Ye Tian took the initiative to make casual conversation.
Cai'er nodded again.
"I'm competing tomorrow too, though I might not be scheduled early. It could be later."
Cai'er shook her head, her voice cool and clear. "It's all right. I'll wait for you."
Just six short words, yet they conveyed the girl's feelings.
They soon arrived at Cai'er's residence.
"We're here." Ye Tian stopped.
Cai'er gently withdrew her hand as well.
Before leaving, Ye Tian suddenly invited her, "Cai'er, I want you to join a Demon Hunter Squad with me. Are you willing?"
The girl's body visibly stiffened, and her grip on the Green Bamboo Staff tightened slightly.
Soon, she softly asked, "You don't mind that I can't see?"
Ye Tian smiled and shook his head. "Whether your eyesight can recover or not won't affect my decision. Let me be your eyes!"
The girl's heart trembled fiercely.
The thought in her heart slipped from her lips without hesitation.
"I'm willing!"
Hearing those words, Ye Tian smiled from the bottom of his heart.
"Then it's settled. I'll take first place in the Demon Hunter Squad selection competition and choose you as my teammate."
"But then, Cai'er, you won't be able to place in the top three. Or you could take first place and choose me instead."
Ye Tian's words made Cai'er gently shake her head.
"It's fine. You can take first place!"
"All right." Ye Tian softly agreed. "Then I'll head back first. After tomorrow's match, I'll take